As the storm advances, the question once again presents itself: can scientists move toward linking specific weather events to climate change, or is it still foolhardy? [NPR, Dot Earth]

The Chinese government promises to cancel the expansion of a sprawling petrochemical refinery after hundreds of people turn out for a third day of protests of the project. [Associated Press]

Toronto is considered a top contender for the title of the world’s most deadly city for migratory birds. So many birds hit Toronto’s glass towers that volunteers scour the sidewalks of the financial district for them in the predawn darkness each morning for rescue (or burial) purposes. [The New York Times]

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